Thanks to the favorable exchange rate in Japan there were a few pens that I couldn’t pass up. While shopping at Itoya in Tokyo I noticed that prices for Pilot and Sailor pens were more or less the same as they are in the United States BUT prices for Platinum and Nakaya pens did not seem to be adjusted. This Platinum Izumo Yagumonuri was just over $600 USD (after tax refund).

This Nakaya Portable Writer was just over $400 (after tax refund).

While in Osaka I stopped by the Hankyu department store and to my surprise and delight they were having a pen fair!

The ink display was absolutely drool worthy, unfortunately my friend’s patience at the hour and half mark waned and it was time to go before I had a chance.

Sooo many Sailor inks (´ q ` ” )

I came across the Stylo Art Karuizawa table and was blown away by their beautiful wood pens. I got to meet the pen turner, Motoshi Kazuno, and he showed me through the model lineup. Depending on the model, the pens can be fitted with Platinum, Sailor or Pilot #10 and #15 nibs.

Hi,
I am a fountain pen user as well and in Korea right now.
There also is a Seoul Pen show, and Upcoming one is scheduled for April 25. It’s too bad your schedule didn’t meet it.
It’s always very interesting thing to visit local penstores.
Stylo Art Karuizawa’s one is very unique. Beautiful pen 🙂